What you will do:
The Product Management Leader is responsible for the overall growth and management of the global Water and Mechanical product portfolio within Fire Suppression. Major responsibilities include coaching the team of global water product managers and driving profitable revenue growth through the development of multi-generational product road maps and robust lifecycle plans (from idea inception to new product introduction through obsolescence.) Additional responsibilities include product strategy development, execution of sales enablement tools, oversee cost-out / value engineering initiatives, and engage in frequent customer interactions.
There are significant global, cross functional interactions required across the organization with global sales, engineering, manufacturing, sourcing and other functions. This position reports to the Vice President, Product Management. The candidate will be based in the United States, from either a JCI company office or remotely.
How you will do it:
Product Strategy:
Develop the overarching global product portfolio strategy based on market data and customer insights
Champion the development of product roadmaps to drive accretive growth opportunities
Ensure the value propositions and product positioning address customer needs
Communicate the strategy and gains alignment with the greater organization
Accountable for measuring and reporting product revenue and margin
Product Development:
Assess the market, competitive trends, & voice of customer information
Prioritize product line roadmap investments and resources
Coach the product teams through the multi-stage-gate product development process
Confirm the product requirements including cost, quality, and timing targets are clear
Review detailed business cases for new products and projects
Product Lifecycle Management:
Lead cross functional teams through product lifecycle process including innovative introductions, product line analysis, value assessments, and SKU rationalization activities
Understand product portfolio at a global / regional level (SKUs, pricing, profitability, sales by customer / channel, quality, warranty)
Analyze sales trends per market and communicate with sales and end customers on market and product updates
Team Leadership:
Champion product management excellence throughout the organization
Set and monitor broad goals that support the organizational strategy
Coach and provide actionable feedback as part of talent and career development.
Create development and growth plans for each team member
What we look for:
Required:
Four (4) year degree in business, marketing, or an engineering field
Minimum of 7-10 years business experience, preferably with three to five years in product development role (for hard goods)
People leadership and individual team member development, minimum of 4 years
Product development success in a phased-gate process
Comfort and experience in interacting with global external customers
Experience working in a matrix business structure and working collaboratively with multiple functions on joint programs
Strong P&L and financial experience
Excellent written & verbal English communication skills
Ability to travel 20% of time.
Preferred:
Previous experience within a fire protection or chemical industry
MBA a plus
Experience in driving strategy development and tactical execution
Proven ability to drive results via disciplined execution amidst organizational ambiguity
Multiple languages skills
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $139,000 - 190,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
Johnson Controls, Inc.
Oct 09, 2025